Operating Guide

MAINTENANCE
10
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
The following components should be inspected and cleaned
(as necessary) before every usage of your gas grill to ensure
optimal performance, safety and efficiency.
STAINLESS STEEL COOKING GRIDS
Brush grids with a long-handled stainless steel grill brush to
remove loose debris. Next, perform a Burn-Off (see below).
After the Burn-Off and while grill is still hot, brush the grids
again to remove any remaining debris. As the grill is hot,
use caution and oven mitts while handling the brush.
CAST IRON COOKING GRIDS
All OMC cast iron cooking grids are coated with a durable
porcelain enamel finish to protect the grids and reduce the
tendency of food sticking to grids. With all OMC cast iron
cooking grids instead of burning off your grill after each
usage, we recommend leaving food residue on grids and
performing a Burn-Off (see below) before each use; this
helps build up a protective layer of oil on the grids and will
aid in preventing rust and deterioration.
Cast iron grids should be seasoned before every use by
wiping or spraying them with vegetable or olive oil. Ensure
that the whole surface of the grid is covered by a light layer
of oil. This helps prevent rusting and deterioration. If rusting
does occur, scrape it off gently with a scrub pad and season
thoroughly. During longer periods of inactivity, grids should
be seasoned, wiped dry then stored in a dry place. Before
first usage and after periods of storage, grids should be
washed (see “Cooking Grids” to right), dried with paper towel
then wiped down thoroughly with vegetable shortening or
olive/vegetable oil.
FLAV-R-WAVE™
If residue accumulates on the Flav-R-Wave™, remove the
cooking grids and scrape the residue off the Flav-R-Wave™
with a grill brush.
GREASE TRAY
The grease tray is located directly under the drainage hole
on the bottom of the gas grill. It is accessible from the side or
rear of the appliance and should be cleaned or replaced
regularly to avoid grease overflowing onto your patio.
GENERAL CLEANING
Perform a Burn-Off (see below). When gas grill is cool,
remove grids, scrape the Flav-R-Wave™ clean then remove
it. Clean the interior of the gas grill as necessary by scraping
the sides and bottom of the cook box and vacuuming.
BURN-OFF
Ignite the burners as per “Lighting” (page 6). Operate gas
grill on HIGH with lid closed for 10 min. or until smoking
stops. Turn the gas source off then turn control knobs to
OFF.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
The following components should be inspected and cleaned
at least once a year or after any period of storage over 30
days to ensure optimal performance, safety and efficiency.
BURNER
Remove burner and inspect for cracks and deterioration.
Clean venturi tubes using a pipe cleaner or venturi brush to
eliminate any blockages. See “Venturi Tubes.” (Page 4)
While the burner is removed, clean the interior of cook box
by scraping the sides and bottom of the cook box and
vacuuming.
HOSE
Inspect and replace if necessary. See “Gas Supply Hose”.
(Page 3)
EXTERIOR FINISH
If white oxidation spots appear, wash the outside of the cook
box with a mild soap and water solution. Rinse the surfaces
thoroughly then wipe them with a cloth dipped in cooking oil
to restore the luster. For repair of paint scratches and scuffs,
use a good quality HIGH temperature (600°F) spray paint for
touch-up. Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may
appear on cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not affect short
term performance of your grill.
STAINLESS STEEL
Wash with soap and water. Use stainless steel cleaner to
polish and remove stains or marks. Weathering and extreme
heat can cause a stainless steel lid to turn a tan color. This is
discoloration and is not considered a manufacturing defect.
RESIN COMPONENTS AND SIDE SHELVES
Wash with soap and water.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
If a problem is found with the regulator, hose, burner, or
control valves, do not attempt repair. See your dealer,
approved service center, or contact the factory for repairs or
replacement parts. To ensure optimum performance, use
only original OMC replacement parts.
LEAK TEST
When reconnecting to gas supply, be sure to check for
leaks. See “Leak Testing.” (Page 5)
COOKING GRIDS
To wash stainless or cast iron grids, use a light detergent
and water and then rinse and dry with paper towel; never air
dry grids or use a dishwasher. For cast iron grids, thoroughly
season (see left: “Cast Iron Cooking Grids”) after washing.